124: Chapter 124 The List Shrinks! Lin Mo's Danger Level Rises

The vague intelligence provided by Wang Lei regarding "key young scholars to focus on" was like dropping a key signpost into the vast data analysis maze of the "Prometheus" AI.

This clue triggered a violent chemical reaction with the "low-probability suspect" list that the AI had previously derived based on data mining.

"Execute cross-comparison! Filter the list for all personnel under the age of 30, majoring in materials science, high-energy physics, aerospace engineering, or information science!" The cold command of "Prometheus" echoed through the server cluster.

Massive amounts of data surged once again.

The list of millions was like being placed in a high-speed centrifuge, with names that did not meet the criteria quickly flung out of the core range.

Age, major, early procurement records, behavioral anomaly levels... each screening condition was like a tightening noose.

The names on the list decreased at an exponential rate.

One million... five hundred thousand... one hundred thousand...

When the screening dust settled, the originally massive list had shrunk to a staggering number—fewer than five hundred people!

And within this highly concentrated list, representing the highest probability of suspicion, the name "Lin Mo," by virtue of his extremely eye-catching "abnormal procurement records," highly consistent professional background (aerospace engineering), and that abrupt "behavioral silence period," saw his comprehensive suspicion index rank in the top three!

"'Lin Mo,' male, 22 years old, recent graduate, aerospace engineering major..." The synthesized voice of "Prometheus" emotionlessly repeated the key information, "During his unemployment, he frequently purchased unconventional electronic components and materials, and his behavioral trajectory shows low-level avoidance characteristics.

After the Dragon Kingdom launched the 'Chasing Light Project' to strengthen internal controls, his public activities and digital footprint plummeted by over 97%, nearly vanishing.

His timeline overlaps with the first activity period of 'Patriot X.'"

Each piece of information, previously isolated, seemed to be endowed with a new, unsettling meaning when connected by that clue from Wang Lei.

"Danger level re-evaluated..." "Prometheus" paused briefly, seemingly calling upon more complex algorithmic models for a final assessment, "Based on the strength of the existing indirect evidence chain and the potential correlation between the target and the behavioral pattern of 'Patriot X,' the danger level of target 'Lin Mo' is officially raised from 'highly suspicious' to—'priority investigation' level!"

"Priority investigation"!

This meant that on the hunting list of Craig's remnants and the forces behind them, "Lin Mo" had transformed from a vague shadow that needed observation into one of the top targets requiring substantial resources and urgent identification of his true identity and value!

The order was issued instantly.

All known information about "Lin Mo," including his alma mater, family background (ordinary), early activity range, and even that slightly callow graduation photo, was quickly compiled into a detailed file and placed before the person in charge of this hunting operation.

"Mobilize all available resources and launch a deep background investigation and real-time movement tracking centered on the target 'Lin Mo'! I need to know where he is now and what he is doing!" The person in charge looked at the young face on the file, a flicker of sternness flashing in his eyes.

He could not fully believe that this young man was "Patriot X," but all clues stubbornly pointed in this direction.

An invisible, more precise hunting net began to quietly close in, centered on "Lin Mo."

Meanwhile, in the "Zhulong" safe house, Lin Mo, who was immersed in the design of the planetary defense system, remained completely unaware of the sudden spike in his own danger level.

The low pressure before the storm had already shrouded him, but the thunder had yet to crack.